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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes updated COVID-19 guidance for GMC fitness to practise decision makers. The guidance advises them to take account of ‘sustained and extreme periods of fatigue’ among doctors. Dr Caroline Fryar, MDU head of advisory services said: “Yesterday, an MDU survey of over 500 members revealed that one in four doctors admitted being… Read more »
Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »
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By Tobias Benedetto Ed Miliband has added to growing disquiet within Labour ranks over the deadline for leadership contest nominations. The Labour MP, who is standing as a candidate himself in the elections said on Twitter: “MPs/members annoyed about short nominations timetable: I have to say I agree. Need broadest possible choice & time for… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Gordon Brown was prepared to set out a timetable for his departure on the eve of the general election campaign, it has been revealed. According to the Guardian, Mr Brown was prepared to stand down within a year of winning the election, once economic recovery and constitutional reform had been secured. He… Read more »
